The PhidgetSBC is a fully functional Single Board Computer
with an integrated PhidgetInterfaceKit 8/8/8. At its most
basic, it can be thought of as a Phidget that you connect
using a network cable instead of directly to the USB.
The PhidgetSBC also provides four USB full-speed ports
that allow you to use normal USB Phidgets over its network
connection. This can extend the effective range of a Phidget
from USB’s maximum of 15 feet, to anywhere that your network
reaches.
The PhidgetSBC exposes an easy to use interface for setting
up and running custom applications on-board, written in
either Java or C. This allows the PhidgetSBC to operate
autonomously, without the need for a graphical interface
or a remote connection at all times.
For more advanced users, the PhidgetSBC is an embedded
computer that runs a custom Linux Distribution, built
using Buildroot. We provide full shell access via a built-in
SSH server, full GCC and development tools, the GDB debugger,
and all of the standard command line tools expected on
a modern Linux system. This allows for on-board development
in C, and full access to the system for customizing.
An integrated PhidgetInterfaceKit 8/8/8 allows you to
connect devices to any of 8 analog inputs, 8 digital inputs
and 8 digital outputs. It provides a generic, convenient
way to interface your PC and PhidgetSBC with a wide variety
of devices and it operates exactly the same way as an
external PhidgetInterfaceKit.
Programming Environment:
Operating System: Custom Linux Distro, built
using Buildroot
Programming Languages (APIs): C/C++, Java
Comes packaged with:
- Power Supply
- Cat-5e network cable
- A hardware mounting kit
- An 802.11b/g USB Wireless adapter
- A USB extender cable
